– Judge denies immediate halt to Trump’s military deployment
– California sought a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on June 10
– Briefing deadlines set: June 11 for opposition, June 12 for reply
– Court hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 12 at 1:30 PM PT
– Zoom appearance allowed for all parties
🧾 Lead:
A federal judge has declined to immediately block the deployment of the National Guard and U.S. Marines ordered by former President Donald J. Trump, but scheduled an expedited hearing for Thursday, allowing the legal battle launched by California Governor Gavin Newsom to proceed.
⚖️ Background:
On June 10, 2025, the State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom filed an Ex Parte Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, urging the court to halt President Trump’s directive deploying military personnel into the state.
The plaintiffs argue that the deployment violates federal statutes and oversteps constitutional limits on executive authority.
The lawsuit names Donald J. Trump, Pete Hegseth (a former Trump official), and the U.S. Department of Defense as defendants.
⏱️ Court Ruling:
In a brief order issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer denied the request to immediately halt the deployment, but granted the defendants’ motion to respond within 24 hours. He also confirmed an in-person hearing on Thursday.
- Defendants’ Opposition Due: Wednesday, June 11 by 11:00 AM PT
- Plaintiffs’ Reply Deadline: Thursday, June 12 by 9:00 AM PT
- Hearing: Thursday, June 12 at 1:30 PM PT (Open Court with Zoom access)
🔍 Legal Stakes:
While the immediate TRO was denied, the court’s rapid scheduling reflects the urgency of the case. The upcoming hearing could test the scope of presidential power over domestic military deployment, especially when contested by state officials.
Legal analysts expect the arguments to center on the Insurrection Act, federal-state jurisdiction, and whether the deployment constitutes a misuse of military force during peacetime.
(with inputs from federal court records and legal analysts)
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